THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

• Techo • Deadline: August 31st, 2026 • Theme: The Home I Live in • Prize: $250 + 2 Exhibitions in Guatemala City • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities TECHO Guatemala invites photographers of all experience levels, from passionate amateurs to seasoned professionals, to participate in the international photography competition "The House I Live In." This thought-provoking open call encourages participants from around the world to explore o

• Head On Photo Festival • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: AUD$80,000 + Exhibition in Sydney • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities With an impressive $80,000 prize pool, the Head On Photo Awards invite photographers from around the globe to compete in one of the world's leading photography competitions. Open to participants at every stage of their creative journey, the awards encourage submissions from pro

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• Umbra International Photography Awards • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: Statues + Medals + Certificates • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Welcome to the 4th Edition of the Umbra Awards 2026, an international photography competition dedicated to recognizing exceptional talent and celebrating the creative achievements of photographers from around the world. Regarded as one of the leading photography awards, the Umbra Internation

• Illume Awards • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Surf and Trail • Prize: 200K Prize Pool + Exhibition + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Photography shaped by waves, wind, and endless horizons, this category celebrates the excitement and artistry of board sports on the water. From classic wave riding to kiteboarding, windsurfing, wing foiling, and foil surfing, these photographs capture the perfect balance of timing,

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• Budapest International Foto Awards • Deadline: August 5th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €3,000 + Exhibition in Budapest (Hungary) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities The Budapest International Foto Awards, known worldwide as BIFA, is a distinguished international platform designed to highlight exceptional photography from artists of all levels—beginners, emerging talents, and established professionals alike. Based in H

• Illume Awards • Deadline: August 2nd, 2026 • Theme: Skate and Snow • Prize: 200K Prize Pool + Exhibition + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities From the streets to the ramps, this category celebrates the creativity, skill, and unmistakable spirit of skate culture. These photographs capture the energy, freedom, and individuality that define skateboarding in all its forms, from urban landscapes and iconic skateparks to hidden

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• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Some photographs are admired for a moment, while others remain in the viewer's memory long after they have been seen. We are looking for images that possess this lasting quality—photographs that capture attention through creativity, technical excellence, emotional resona

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: August 21st, 2026 • Theme: Unposed • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Real life unfolds in the most powerful and unforgettable ways when nothing is planned. This category celebrates authentic documentary photography that captures genuine, unscripted moments exactly as they happen—without posing, staging, or performance. Whether photographing everyday life, in

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Cash Prizes + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities We welcome artwork that demonstrates originality, curiosity, and a strong sense of artistic purpose. Among the qualities we look for are engaging storytelling, innovative visual concepts, imaginative approaches, thoughtful image composition, abstraction, experimentation, and refined

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Overcoming • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Life is rarely untouched by hardship. We experience moments of loss, heartbreak, uncertainty, and transformation. Relationships end, health falters, homes are left behind, and familiar worlds can suddenly change. Yet despite these challenges, the human spirit often finds a way to endure. O

• PhotoPlace Gallery and Texas Photographic Society • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Composed • Prize: $500 + Exhibition in Middlebury (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities PhotoPlace Gallery, in partnership with the Texas Photographic Society, is pleased to invite photographers to submit work for Composed, a juried exhibition exploring the creative possibilities and visual power of photographic composition. Juried by Brian Fin

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: August 7th, 2026 • Category: Color Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Black Box Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in an upcoming juried group exhibition celebrating the creative impact of color photography. Color is far more than a visual element—it shapes perception, establishes mood, directs attention, and adds d

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• Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) • Deadline: August 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $3,000 + Exhibition + Trophy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) honors excellence in photography by recognizing outstanding work from photographers across the globe. The competition is committed to supporting creative expression and elevating photographic voices through international ex

• Click Live & Click Masters • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: Fujifilm XT-5 Camera Kit (Worth £2,000) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Digital entries must be received by 31 July 2026. Following the initial judging process, shortlisted finalists will be contacted within one week and invited to submit printed versions of their selected photographs for the final stage of judging. The LIVE Print Judgin

• Duckling • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Documentary Photography • Prize: €1,300 + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Duckling was founded on a simple belief: important stories deserve to be told, and the people who tell them deserve meaningful support. As a new media platform dedicated to documentary photography and visual storytelling, Duckling brings together photographers from across the world to learn, collab

• Illume Awards • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Theme: Adventure and Aerial • Prize: 200K Prize Pool + Exhibition + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities With the spirit of exploration at their heart, these photographs celebrate the excitement of venturing into the unknown and embracing the challenges of the natural world. From remote kayaking journeys and demanding multi-day expeditions to adventures on land, high in the mounta

• Analog Sparks • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Athens (Greece) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Held twice annually, the AS International Film Photography Awards is an international competition dedicated to celebrating the artistry, innovation, and enduring appeal of analog photography. The competition welcomes entries from professional photographers, amateur enthusiasts, an

• Form Photography • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities In collaboration with SCOPE Miami Beach, Picter, and Form Magazine, we are honored to launch the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI, an annual award dedicated to contemporary photography and the advancement of emerging artistic talent. Conceived as a platform for discovery and dialogue, the awar

• Delta Birding Festival • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Bird Photography • Prize: €1,000 Nikon Camera + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities The Ebro Delta, one of the most important and ecologically rich natural spaces in the Western Mediterranean, hosts the Delta Birding Festival every year, attracting thousands of visitors who share a passion for birds, wildlife, photography, and conservation. Over the yea

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